Valentine, NE (ZIP 69201) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 421 natural disaster events on record. These include 332 hailstorms, 37 severe wind events, and 15 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Valentine is hailstorms, with 332 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $242K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 9, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $517.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
Valentine has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 28, 2012.
Valentine has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $546K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valentine was Winter Storm on Apr 11, 2001, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 30, 1997), causing $4.6M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69201 has experienced 421 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (332 events), severe wind events (37 events), wildfires (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), and earthquakes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valentine, NE, with 332 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.
Yes, Valentine (ZIP 69201) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $546K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2025.
Valentine has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $517.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69201 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 11, 2001. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.6M in property damage in the Valentine, NE area (ZIP 69201). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →